Ebay have re-instated the Mercy Center Open and Shut Books. You now have 7 days left to get your tickets. The Official word on what happened is this:

" As some of you will have noticed the two sketchbooks were pulled by Ebay after being reported for containing the word Banksy in the description.We give our apologies but as you'll hopefully understand, this was out of our hands.But the good news is that they are now back online:Book 1: HEREBook 2: HERE I must stress that ALL previous raffle entries are still valid.Thank you,Ged and Neil"

29.10.08

Well not exactly, but they have pulled the The Mercy Centre charity auction for the Open and Shut Books. I got this email this morning:"Dear XXX 180298296527 - Graffiti Stickers - Banksy Forum - 100% Charity Auction was removed from eBay for breaching of one or more of our listing policies. Any offers or bids that you placed on this listing are now null and void, you don't have to complete this transaction.This listing was removed because it was listed incorrectly; therefore, the seller is free to re-list the item in the correct format. If you want to, feel free to bid on the item again if it's re-listed.For more information about eBay's Listing Policies and User Agreement please copy these links into new browser windows:http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/sell/policies.htmlhttp://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/user-agreement.htmlThank you for your understanding and we hope that this clarifies why we removed the item"I guess we should keep an eye on the The Mercy Centre blog to see what happens next.

28.10.08

Dolk has dropped another print that featured at the Cans Festival, paintbrush Girl is a 6 colour hand pulled screen print with varnish. 50cm X 70cm on Conqueror Conoisseur Soft White 300gsm paper. This comes Signed and numbered as an edition of 250.

Shepard Fairey is set to drop this cracking Johnny Ramone Black and Gold print sometime tomorrow (Tuesday, October 28). Johnny Ramone will be an 18″ x 24″ screenprint, have an edition of 300, and cost $45. Keep your eyes on Obey and your fingers on the F5.

23.10.08

22.10.08

The Mercy Center Blog has all the details of the Open and Shut books that are on eBay at the moment, its an unofficial raffle (don't tell eBay) sticker sale, and you will go into the draw to win one of the books stuffed full of great original art by a full supporting cast, all you need to know HERE . Art from the books above by Matt Small, Miss Bugs, Hush, Nick Walker

I nicked this word for word from OMGposters.com in the US, I am not a fan of this bloke but I know a man who is (That's you Col) so that is why it's here

"Just got word about this new Evan Hecox art print. This was produced for Evan’s upcoming show at MatherKunst in Amsterdam (a new gallery from one of the Andenken owners). The brown paper version is limited to 20 pieces and will be $175, the white is limited to 100 and will be $100. Now is when things get tricky. Half of the run was printed at 40cm x 50cm and will be available by shooting MatherKunst an email this Friday (October 24). The other half of the run was printed at 16″ x 20″ and will be for sale stateside that same day at AndenkenShop.com."

19.10.08

Hipart Gallery have 9 prints from the 25 print re-mix of Lizlam by K-Guy. If you missed the first run of gold/silver/green from the Leonard Street Gallery you might want to snap one of these up for the same price. These are a steal at £100 for an artist that is getting bigger by the hour. This is the sales patter from the site:

"Each print in this edition of 25 has been hand inked using different colours. Each print is unique, and no other print in existence has the same colour combination although they are numbered 1 to 25. Hand inked flag, screen print & diamond dusted crown. Printed on 300gsm peregrina majestic pearl white metallic paper, with a stipple texture. Signed & numbered by the artist"

This weeks print from Shepard Fairey is Vivi la Revolucion and will be available on 15th OctNo info on size or edition but the odds are it is edition of 450 signed, numbered and measure the usual 18" x 24" Try your luck HERE

10.10.08

A Rare as anything Broken Crow print has dropped at ink-d gallery ltd to only 30 pieces and with a price tag of £150 this is not going to hang around for too long. I loved his pink cheeters at Cans 1, fingers crossed they appear in some form as a print sometime soon.

Agent Provocateur lost his web presence last week due to the host having lost their funding and ceasing to exist. However he is still about with plenty of originals, the big cat above is 1of 2 spray on 52cmX30cm cardboard and also comes in a black colourway with added rocks.

Royal Flush is a paint on Canvas ltd to 7 with only 3 left so grab em while you can.

8.10.08

7.10.08

Grafter has released a new ltd run original painting titled Wisdom, following on from Splash (only 6 left in the shop) this is also only available direct from the Artist.Ltd to 50, signed dated and blindstamped, Wisdom measures 70cm X 50cm on Cold Pressed 300gsm Fabriano Art Stock paper with 2 deckled edges.Medium: 2 Hand Brushed layers of Emulsion and a Hand Sprayed layer of Montana Gold Spray Paint.Price: £60 each with shipping to the UK £10, and everywhere else £15.

3.10.08

Work from the Eelus show at Electric Sheep is now online, some of the originals start from as little as £400. The Raven hair print is nearly gone so get over there quick if you want one. Electrik Sheep

1.10.08

Viva la Vandal.com has just launched with a selection of art from Tiki, Neverwork, Cherri Wood, GED, Boon, Optiknerve, and RetroCanvas ranging from £40-£720. Well worth sticking in your favorites in my humble opinion

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If you run a gallery or printhouse, or are an artist and just want a shout, please feel free to contact me regarding your latest release, body of work or show and I will give you a mention, if I like it.harry@artbleat.co.uk

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